San Francisco’s best entertainment venues

ENTERTAINMENT, SAN FRANCISCO Updated : Jan 21, 2015, 10.36 AM IST

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Once you’re done sightseeing and taking in all the attractions, there are many more interesting things to do in San Francisco. From Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and AT&T Park, to Castro Theatre and the California Academy of Sciences, the city has all kinds of entertainment hubs that go beyond dining and nightlife and guarantee you a rollicking time. Here shortlisted are such venues that will leave you awestruck with their theatrical, musical and dance events.
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ENTERTAINMENT, SAN FRANCISCO

The Punchline Comedy Club

At 32 years and counting, the Punchline is San Francisco’s longest-running comedy club. It’s a small venue, so there are no bad seats, and the audience is up close and personal with the performers.

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MUSIC, SAN FRANCISCO

The Independent

A dive bar with decent toilets and good service; a door policy with considerate bouncers; a cool venue without being pretentious; and finally, reasonably priced tickets for an interesting and dynamic lineup of local indi...more

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Festival

CULTURE, SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Festivals

San Franciscans love to party – particularly if it involves costumes, crowds and outdoor revelry. Festivities range from the silly, such as the Valentine’s Day Pillow Fight flash mobs, to the traditional, such as the Mis...more

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NIGHTLIFE, SAN FRANCISCO

NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences

Every Thursday night, the California Academy of Sciences opens its doors for a reduced fee and transforms from an educational museum into a themed soiree, complete with cocktails and a live DJ. Get tipsy alongside an eno...more

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Theatre

ENTERTAINMENT, SAN FRANCISCO

Castro Theatre

Built in 1922, the Castro Theatre is not just a spot to catch a movie; its palatial structure makes it feel more like the opera. Spanish, Italian and Oriental influences contribute to the ornate, gilded walls and ceiling...more

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SPORTS, SAN FRANCISCO

AT&T Park

AT&T Park is home to the San Francisco Giants, the team that won the World Series in 2010, causing explosive celebrations all over the Bay Area. Whether you’re a sports fan or not, a baseball game at AT&T Park is a great...more

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ENTERTAINMENT, SAN FRANCISCO

Art Walks

Galleries throw open their doors, food stalls set up on the street and bands start playing the soundtrack to your evening as you stroll between exhibitions; this happens in many different neighborhoods every month. Art w...more

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